[4] On September 6, 2023, the Bandits launched their Facebook and Instagram pages with new logos and news about the ownership group, which is led by local businessmen Matthew Mason and David Glynn, along with Bakersfield, California-based semi-professional team owner Tim Carbajal.

In an interview with KTVK 3TV and KPHO CBS 5, co-owner Matthew Mason announced that the Bandits will be playing in a new state-of-the-art arena in either Phoenix or Scottsdale that could also host a potential revival of the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League.

[10] On May 14, 2024, the league fired commissioner Lee Hutton and contracted to 10 teams, leaving the Bandits' future existence in doubt.

[2] An official announcement has yet to be made, but the Bandits are expected to play their home games at Mullett Arena on the Arizona State University campus.

On December 16, 2024, it was announced that Phoenix native and former Arizona Rattlers quarterback Chad DeGrenier would serve as the Bandits' head coach for their inaugural season.